A candy maker in Indiana wanted to make a candy that would be a witness,
so he made the Christmas Candy Cane. He incorporated several symbols
for the birth, ministry, and death of Jesus Christ. He began with a stick of
pure white, hard candy: white to symbolize the Virgin Birth and the sinless
nature of Jesus, and hard to symbolize the Solid Rock, the Foundation of the
Church and firmness of the promises of God.
so he made the Christmas Candy Cane. He incorporated several symbols
for the birth, ministry, and death of Jesus Christ. He began with a stick of
pure white, hard candy: white to symbolize the Virgin Birth and the sinless
nature of Jesus, and hard to symbolize the Solid Rock, the Foundation of the
Church and firmness of the promises of God.
The candy maker made the candy in the form of a "J" to represent the precious
name of Jesus, who came to earth as our Savior. It could also represent the
staff of the Good Shepherd with which He reaches down into the ditches of the
world to lift out the fallen lambs who like all sheep have gone astray. Thinking
that the candy was somewhat plain, the candy maker stained it with red stripes.
He used three small stripes for the blood shed by Christ on the cross. So that
we could have the promise of eternal life.
name of Jesus, who came to earth as our Savior. It could also represent the
staff of the Good Shepherd with which He reaches down into the ditches of the
world to lift out the fallen lambs who like all sheep have gone astray. Thinking
that the candy was somewhat plain, the candy maker stained it with red stripes.
He used three small stripes for the blood shed by Christ on the cross. So that
we could have the promise of eternal life.
Unfortunately, the candy became known as the Candy Cane. It became a
meaningless decoration seen at Christmas time. But meaning is still there for
all those who "Have eyes to see and ears to hear." We pray that this symbol will
again be used to witness to the wonder of Jesus and His great love that came
down at Christmas.
meaningless decoration seen at Christmas time. But meaning is still there for
all those who "Have eyes to see and ears to hear." We pray that this symbol will
again be used to witness to the wonder of Jesus and His great love that came
down at Christmas.
Most people don't realize the symbolism of the candy cane; as the author of the above article stated, it has become a meaningless decoration. But, we who know can use the candy cane as an awesome opportunity during this season to share Christ with others. I always wear my candy cane pin upside down, and it always gives me an opportunity to share Christ when someone says, "Excuse me, ma'am, but you're candy cane has gotten turned around." Maybe you don't want to wear yours upside down. But, what about keeping a small supply of the tiny, individually wrapped candy canes in your purse, and handing people a candy cane and a tract together? It's an open door to share the meaning of the candy cane---the precious Lord Jesus.
Even in this sin-hardened world, we can find meaningful ways to share the love of the Savior with those all around us who are groping in the dark.
Scripture Reading for the Day:
Proverbs 13
Ephesians 2
Proverbs 13
Ephesians 2
Wow, I never really truly comprehended the meaning of a candy cane. But it is true that they can be used as a witnessing tool this Christmas.
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